No.: 30831
. ... the "Maurerporsche" in its top-performance configuration.
The Ford Capri, in its 1,400 cc turbo racing version, was fielded by the Zakspeed team under its founder, Erick Zakowsky, in races of the German Racing Championship (DRM). After Ford found itself in a tight spot against BMW’s CSL 3.0/3.5 models with its successful Capri RS2600 and RS3000 race cars, the Ford Capri Cosworth was able to claim victory once again. After that, things quieted down for the Ford Capri in racing. In 1978, the Zakowsky company, based near the Nürburgring, turned to the turbo kit. With the “small” 1,400-cc turbo—which also served as the inspiration for the model—it was once again able to secure occasional victories against the now-dominant Porsche 935. It wasn’t until Klaus Ludwig returned from Porsche to Ford and the 1,800-cc turbo was introduced in 1981 that the team was able to win the DRM championship, after having narrowly missed out the previous year. After that, the turbo era slowly came to an end due to technical problems and rule changes.
The model is already familiar from last year; in this Sachs livery, it is a successful rendition that stands out well from previous models and is accordingly easily recognizable on the track during races. Simple yet attractive design.
The build is flawless. The decals and paint job are clean and sharply defined.
The driving noise is amplified by the front wheels’ independent suspension. The Capri demands the driver’s full concentration; it is not an easy car to drive.... if you read contemporary reports, that was also the case with the real Turbos of that era. But the model is still fun.
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